A3 3.2 Quattro 5 door
Hi
3 months ago I bought a late 2005 A3 Quattro 3.2 5 Door with DSG auto set up (bright red).
This car is the absolute nuts (I'm sure the S3 is as well). Here are a couple of things that may be worth knowing.
The rather thirsty engine delivers great performance throughout the power range, no obvious flat spots. Cant help but slide it into sport mode where it wont change gear until it red lines, sounds amazing. At any time the flappy paddles can interject and save you some fuel. The DSG is a bit lazy compromise but I live in London and cant do the traffic jam clutch thing any more.
With the electronic stability wizzadry on, it compensates for all your mistakes but can make the car feel unsure when pushing it around corners. Best to turn it off, the handling is much better without it.
I get 29 mpg around town but as I am addicted to the engine noise that the sports mode provides I normally get 21mpg.
I got this car because I have a 4 year old son and this gives me all the practicallity I need and all the thrills to. Highly recommend it (apart from the fuel consumption).
Looking forward to when they bring an RS3 out.
Best
Steve
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